Lamar Jackson leads Ravens past Bengals, 24-17
Ravens improve to 9-4 with win in Cincinnati
Jackson throws for 257 yards and two touchdowns
Lamar Jackson threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns as the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24-17 on Sunday.
The Ravens improved to 9-4 with the win, while the Bengals fell to 8-5.
Jackson completed 19 of 26 passes and also rushed for 54 yards on nine carries.
His first touchdown pass was a 14-yarder to Marquise Brown in the first quarter.
He then connected with Nelson Agholor for a 5-yard touchdown in the third quarter.
The Bengals were led by Joe Burrow, who threw for 281 yards and a touchdown.
However, Burrow was also intercepted twice, including once in the end zone by Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey.
The Ravens defense also came up with a big play in the fourth quarter when Calais Campbell sacked Burrow and forced a fumble that was recovered by Justin Houston.
The Ravens then drove down the field and kicked a field goal to extend their lead to 24-17.
The Bengals had a chance to tie the game late, but Burrow's pass to Ja'Marr Chase was intercepted by Humphrey in the end zone.
The Ravens will host the Cleveland Browns next Sunday, while the Bengals will travel to face the Denver Broncos.